Tommie Hong Calls Shooting Execution | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

A viral Madison shooting—where a police officer fatally shot an armed suspect attempting bike theft and car break-ins—has ignited protests and political firestorms. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tommie Hong branded the incident an “execution,” accusing the system of prioritizing armed officers over Black lives, a bold stance ahead of the primary. Her rival, Eric Toney, condemned her remarks as irresponsible, urging patience for facts and recalling her past calls to abolish police. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is launching a full investigation, requiring an outside agency due to…